BE THE NEXT GIFTMAKER

RESEARCHER

Full-time (On-site) – Based in Bali 

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su-re.co (Sustainability & Resilience) is a “Think–Do–Be Tank” that bridges research, implementation, and education to co-create climate-smart solutions with communities and global partners. Our Think-Tank Team plays a crucial role in shaping evidence-based strategies, publishing high-impact insights, and driving advocacy for sustainable development in Indonesia and beyond. 

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We are seeking a curious, analytical, and collaborative researcher to join our Think-Tank division. This role is ideal for someone passionate about interdisciplinary climate research, policy analysis, and systems thinking—someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multicultural environment and wants their work to translate into real-world impact. 

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🔬 Key Responsibilities 

Research and Analysis 

• Lead and contribute to studies on climate resilience, with focus on sectoral transitions policy pathways for low-carbon development, and social dimensions including adaptation, mitigation, and climate justice 

• Conduct desk and field-based research: data collection, interviews, policy scans, literature reviews, and spatial analysis. 

• Contribute to the development of frameworks including but not limited to the Justice Compass, climate finance mechanisms, or restoration models. 

• Produce high-quality research outputs including technical reports, white papers, policy briefs, and academic publications. 

• Support the development of project proposals and concept notes (e.g., for the European Commission, GIZ, IUCN, FAO, etc.) in collaboration with international partners. 

 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Collaborate with communities, ministries, donors, and international research institutions. 

• Facilitate participatory workshops and co-creation sessions with farmers, youth, and local governments. 

• Conduct interviews, consultations, and validation activities with multiple stakeholder groups.

 

Strategic Communication 

• Translate complex findings into actionable recommendations for policymakers, practitioners, and the public. 

• Present research findings at workshops, webinars, and international conferences. 

• Support the production of educational materials, blogs, and digital content to amplify our work. 

 

Cross-Team Collaboration 

• Work closely with the Do-Tank (implementation) and Be-Tank (education) teams to align research with practice. 

• Supervise interns or mentees working on related research topics. 

• Participate in internal project planning, monitoring, and evaluation processes. 

 

📚 Requirements 

• Master’s or strong bachelor's degree in environmental science, public policy, international development, climate studies, or a related field. 

• Minimum 2 years of experience in research roles, ideally with experience in proposal writing and stakeholder engagement. 

• Excellent analytical and writing skills, with experience producing policy-oriented or peer-reviewed research. 

• Proficiency in both Bahasa Indonesia and English (written and spoken). 

• Familiarity with climate and sectoral policies in Indonesia, particularly in land use, energy, and transport. 

• Proficient in MS Office and digital research tools (e.g., Mendeley, QGIS, NVivo, R/Python preferred but not required). 

• Adaptable, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines. 

• Willingness to be based in Bali and travel to field sites across Indonesia. 

 

💡 Desirable Qualities 

• Experience working on internationally grant-funded projects (e.g., IKI, Horizon, ASEAN, JICA). 

• Knowledge of carbon credit systems or carbon accounting. 

• Interest in systems thinking, participatory research, and South-South collaboration. 

• Commitment to sustainability, equity, and community development.